Working in the charity sector in social care: am I eligible for key worker housing?

TG82

Hi,

I have recently got a job as an Independent Mental Health Advocate (IMHA), for Mind.

Mind is in the charity sector (aka 'voluntary sector').

I want to get Key Worker housing in London.

I am a qualified social worker, which would have made me eligible, but as an IMHA I am not employed by the state (otherwise I wouldn't be independent).

Does anyone know whether I'd still be eligible? According to a lot of criteria I've seen, I'm not.

However, it seems a bit unfair that I'm penalised by the necessity for IMHA's to be independent from the local authorities by the nature of their role. They still provide a valuable role in statutory processes.

Does anyone have any idea or experiences themselves?

Ally

Hi

I can't see that you would be eligible but you can call your local Homebuy Agent to confirm.

http://www.homebuy.co.uk/key_worker_eligibility.aspx

HTH

TG82

Wanted to bump this up.

I've already read eligibility criteria...does anyone know from experience?

Thanks,:)